"Liven up your meals with a tostada bar! These simple Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas are no work and a lot of fun, just let the crockpot do the work! All you have to do is top your tostadas with your favorite salsa and enjoy!"
6 pounds of chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons La Preferida Olive Oil
6 tablespoons La Preferida Chipotle Peppers
29 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon La Preferida Sazón
1 packet of La Preferida Organic Taco Seasoning
16 ounce can of La Preferida Refried Black Beans
1 package tostadas (12 count)
2 avocados, sliced
lime wedges
Optional: La Preferida Pico de Gallo Salsa or La Preferida Salsa Verde
Pat chicken dry.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Work in batches if necessary. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
Blend chipotle peppers and Sazón into a purée. Add chipotle purée to crockpot along with garlic, fajita seasoning, and tomatoes – mix well. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through (4 hours set on high or 7 hours set on low).
In a pot, warm refried black beans. Spread beans on a tostada and top with chicken. Garnish with salsas, avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Note: Total Time 4 hours on high; or Total Time 7 hours on low